The men’s basketball found out its second round match up Wednesday night when South Florida defeated California, 65-54, in the play-in game at Dayton, Ohio.

The Bulls played stiff defense and limited the Bears to 5-of-24 shooting at halftime and began the second half with a 36-13 lead. On the year, South Florida has had just three games where its offense has scored more points at halftime.

Check back at www.temple-news.com for coverage of the men’s basketball team in Nashville, Tenn. Coverage begins at the team’s practice on Thursday, in preparation for the Owls’ Friday game at 9:50 p.m.

(Watch TNT for the nationally-televised broadcast of the game).